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Justicia Species, Shrimp Plant 'Fruit Cocktail'

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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Justicia (jus-TEE-see-ah)
Info
Synonym
Beloperone guttata
Calliaspidia guttata
Drejerella guttata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

Newport Beach, California

Bartow, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida

Leesburg, Florida

Marco Island, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Thomasville, Georgia

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hammond, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Castroville, Texas

Huffman, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Longview, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Seabrook, Texas

Spring, Texas

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SarahGrace
Long Beach, CA | October 2016 | positive

I have several in my yard, in the ground and in containers, from full sun to partial shade. So pretty with reliable blooms all year in S...Read More

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239elaine
Bonita Springs, FL | October 2012 | positive

I have grown this plant both in the ground and in containers on the east side of the house, where it gets several hours of morning sun. I...Read More

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grrrlgeek
Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

Happy in a pot on the patio. Watch in humidity, the flowers start to mildew without falling out of the bracts. Doesn't really hurt the ...Read More

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